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IndiGo Flight Returns to Kochi due to Hydraulic Failure

IndiGo flight 6E-6468 made an emergency landing in Kochi, India, on November 12th.

The Airbus A320-200 plane took off for Hyderabad, India, but had to turn back due to indication of a hydraulic failure.

The plane landed back safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.

GoAir Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Goa, India

GoAir flight G8-345 made an emergency landing in Goa, India, on August 30th.

The plane heading from Kochi to Mumbai, India, was diverted after the crew noticed a technical issue.

The plane landed uneventfully. There were one hundred and sixty-six passengers aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

Fuji Dream Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Japan

Fuji Dream Airlines flight JH-341 had to return and make an emergency landing in Nagoya, Japan, on August 6th.

The Embraer ERJ-170 plane took off for Kochi, Japan, but had to turn back after the crew needed to shut down one of the engines.

The plane landed safely. There were sixty-seven people aboard at the time; all of them remained unharmed.

SriLankan Airlines Plane Makes Safe Landing After Lithium Battery Catches Fire Mid-Air

SriLankan Airlines flight UL-166 made an emergency landing in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on July 30th.

The Airbus A330-200 plane flying from Kochi, India, declared an emergency after smoke was noticed emanating from a bag carrying a Lithium Ion battery and two mobile phones.

The crew discharged fire extinguishers into the bag while the plane continued for a safe landing.

All two hundred and two people aboard remained unharmed.

Air India Express Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Kerala

airindia2An Air India Express flight had to make an emergency landing in Kochi, Kerala, India, on November 23rd.

The plane took off from Karnataka, India, and was heading to Dammam, Saudi Arabia, when it was diverted. According to Air India Express Manager Nagesh Shetty, “Suspected tail-pipe fire caused the flight to be diverted to Kochi.”

The plane landed safely. All 131 passengers and 9 crew members remained unharmed.

Kuwait Airways Flight Makes Emergency Landing in India

Kuwait airwaysKuwait Airways flight KU-351 made an emergency landing in Kochi, Kerala, India, on June 10th.

The Airbus A340-300 plane was flying from Kuwait when it experienced a hydraulic failure, prompting the crew to declare an emergency.

The plane landed uneventfully. There were 225 people aboard at the time; all of them remained unharmed.

All Nippon Airways Plane Returns to Japan after Cabin Pressure Glitch

All Nippon Airways flight NH-561 had to return and make an emergency landing at Haneda Airport, Ota, Tokyo, Japan, on May 27th.

The Boeing 737-800 en-route to Kochi, Japan, had to return shortly after the crew detected problems with its cabin pressure.

The plane landed uneventfully.

One passenger suffered ear injuries and was taken to hospital.

The incident remains under investigation.

SriLankan Airlines Plane Returns to India after Engine Failure

Srilankan airlinesSriLankan Airlines flight UL-168 had to return and make an emergency landing at Cochin International Airport, Kochi, Kerala, India, on May 18th.

The Airbus A321-200, flying to Colombo, Sri Lanka, had to return due to engine failure.

The plane landed safely.

No one was injured.

Air India Plane Diverts to Bhopal due to Cargo Smoke Indication

airindialogoAir India flight AI-35 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, on May 10th.

The Airbus A320-200, heading from New Delhi to Kochi in Kerala, India, was diverted due to a cargo smoke indication.

The plane landed uneventfully. There were 168 passengers and 7 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

Kochi-Delhi Flight Lands in Emergency at Bangalore

airindia2A New Delhi-bound Air India Flight from Kochi had to divert and make an emergency landing at Bangalore airport on the night of June 30.

The incident happened after a female passenger sent an SMS to her husband after checking in, saying that she had seen high security at the airport and there might be a bomb. The husband immediately contacted the Kochi airport authorities and reported that his wife had sent an SMS that a bomb had been planted on the flight. The authorities informed the pilot who diverted the flight AI-047 towards Bangalore and landed in emergency.

The plane landed safely and everyone aboard remained unhurt.

Authorities said that a case may be registered against the woman and her husband.

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